Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostTrump says diplomatic solution preferred with Iran • IDF mistakenly intercepts friendly missile in Lebanon • Houthis claim to have attacked Saudi oil tankersFollow us on GoogleUS President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, US, August 2, 2026. US President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, US, August 2, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Daniel Heuer)

August 6, 6:38 AM

Two IDF soldiers killed, four seriously injured in southern LebanonThe IDF said on Wednesday that it had struck Hezbollah targets in response to the terror group’s ceasefire violations.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeChief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33 and Major (Res.) Harel Birkenstock, 34 Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33 and Major (Res.) Harel Birkenstock, 34 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > >

August 6, 5:47 AM

Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea, Gulf of AdenByREUTERS

August 6, 5:46 AM

Israel strikes southern Lebanon – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

August 6, 5:45 AM

Explosions heard in Strait of HormuzByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

August 6, 5:36 AM

Iran’s president says interaction with supreme leader is currently ‘very difficult’The comments followed a report by Iran’s Tabnak media site on Monday saying that Khamenei warned Pezeshkian that he (Khamenei) would accept the Iranian president’s resignation if he resubmits it.ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian holds a book as he addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian holds a book as he addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/SHANNON STAPLETON)Go to the full article > >

August 6, 5:36 AM

IDF launches precise strikes in southern Lebanon in retaliation for Hezbollah ceasefire violationsPrior to the strikes, the IDF issued an evacuation warning for civilians present in the targeted areas for the first time since June.BySARAH BEN-NUN, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeSmoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, July 30, 2026.Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, July 30, 2026.(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

August 6, 5:36 AM

Every Oct. 7 terrorist will be ‘brought to justice’ says IDF Chief of Staff”We will not allow a threat to emerge on our borders like the one we experienced during the October 7 massacre,” Zamir said.ByESTHER DAVISEnlargeIDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026.IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026.(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

August 6, 5:36 AM

Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David as US President felt ‘misled’ about weapons shortage – reportThe White House issued a statement from Trump, saying the US had “far more munitions than anyone in the world” and “far more than we need,” Reuters reported.ByESTHER DAVISEnlargeUS President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participate in a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participate in a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Daniel Heuer)Go to the full article > >